Events

The ISAF Sailing World cup will be hosted at Sandringham Yacht Club from 6-12 November 2011.

The ISAF Sailing World Cup is hosted in seven different countries across the world offering a competitive platform for many of the world's best sailors and the wider sailing community. This sports entertainment platform is centered around world class Olympic sailing and engaging lifestyle events for all ages and abilities.

 The Sailing World Cup Carnival Family Day will be held on Sunday, 12 November 2011 at Hampton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Hampton with free entry.

As some of the worlds best sailors prepare for their final day of sporting action, event goers will be given the unique opportunity to embrace the festivities through a wide range of on and offshore activities.

For more information please visit www.sailmelbourne.com.au

The next Kingston Womens Business Network Luncheon will be held at Hemisphere Conference Centre & Hotel on Tuesday, 22 November 2011.

Key note speaker Rhondalunn Korolak from Imagineering Unlimited can help you put strategies in place to grow your bottom line and ensure that your customers would never think of going elsewhere!  She is the leading expert on harnessing the power of your mind and using it to improve your financial results in business.

Date: Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Location: Hemisphere Conference Centre - Infuse Restaurant

Time: 1200 to 1415

Cost: $ 46.00 pp

Registration: click HERE for details or phone Carolyn Pickering on 03 9581 4735

December Breakfast - Bookings Being Taken NOW

Date: Friday, 2 December 2011
Time: 6:30am for networking, formalities from 7am
Venue: Hemisphere Conference Centre, 488 South Road Moorabbin
Cost: $ 44.00 pp [includes hot breakfast]

Guest Speaker
Marty Fields - 'Business of the Year' Winner

Registration: bookings are essential, click here to register

For further information contact:
Kim 03 9429 5194 or email

Holmesglen, one of Australia's largest and most successful providers of vocational and higher education is holding its annual open day on Saturday, 20 August.
Showcasing new courses & career information there is a full day of activities provided, whatever your interests may be.
The open day will be held over all three campuses; Moorabbin, Chadstone & Waverly.
Have the opportunity to explore the facilities, meet the teachers and share the experiences of current students.

Hemisphere is a corporate division of Holmesglen and situated at the front of the Moorabbin campus.

Details
Saturday, 20 August 2011
10 am - 3pm
Admission is free

For further details please CLICK HERE

Bayside City Council has launched an exciting new space on the ground floor of the Brighton Town Hall.
Designed to professional standards the Gallery will showcase a series of dynamic exhibitions of established and emerging artists

Here is just a sample of some of the exciting upcoming exhibitions, for more information please visit www.bayside.vic.gov.au

Common Ground
2 July to 11 September (Gallery 2-5)

In eastern countries where calligraphy is regarded as an art form. the line is considered to be the essence of form and the delineator of character. Featuring the works of major artists John Olsen, John Wolseley and Lorraine Connelly-Northey.

The Teapot Tips
Saturday, 21 August - Sunday, 23 October

Edmund James Wrigh Albury bequethed his collection of one hundred and fifty teapots to Bayside Council in 1983.
On display is a selection of Albury's teapot collection as well as a wonderful array of ceramics, works on paper and paintings by Holmesglen students that have resulted from the student's study of the collection. In responding to the collection, students from Holmesglen have created a series of art works that explore the history, mythology and future of the humble teapot.

Opening Times
Wednesday - Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 1pm to 5pm
Admission is free

Venue
The Gallery
Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre
cnr Wilson & Carpenter Streets
Brighton, VIC 3186
Ph: 03 9592 0291

The biannual IMPACT Conference will be held this year from 27-30 September 2011 at Monash University, Caulfield in Melbourne.
A series of keynote speakers and workshops have been organised throughout this informative four day, print media & design conference.
For more information or to register, please visit http://impact7.org.au

Monash University Caulfield is only 15 minutes drive from Hemisphere HOTEL. For your accommodation needs during this time, please contact our reservations team on +613 9093 7999 or info@hemisphere.com.au

The next Bayside Farmer's Market will be held on Saturday, 20 August from 8am to 1pm at Trey Bit Reserve [Jetty Road, Sandringham].

Usually held every 3rd Saturday of every month, the farmer's market is packed with over 60 stalls selling a great variety of fresh produce from gourmet condiments to free range eggs and freshly baked bread. It's a great way to start your weekend and visit the local area. Entry to the market is by gold coin donation.

If fresh produce is not your thing and you're more after fresh air...why not challenge yourself with a 5km or 10km walk/run marathon or a dip & dash 500m open water swim.

This event, the 2011 Villa & Hut Sandy Point Half will take place on Sunday, 21 August from 7am at the Green Point in Brighton.
Spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay is not the only incentive for participants in that race as there will be a $500 cash prize for the first male and female across the finishing line. For more information, please click here

The next Melbourne Business Awards South East Region breakfast will be held in Infuse Restaurant at Hemisphere Conference Centre & HOTEL on Friday, 22 July. Networking is from 0630 for a 0700 start. The main guest speaker will be Alan Oster, the Group Chief Economist at National Australia Bank.

Event Name: SEMIP Innovation Showcase 2011
Venue: Hemisphere Conference Centre & HOTEL
Date: Thursday, 16 June 2011from 9am to 5pm
To register: register@innovation2011.com.au
For more information visit: http://innovation2011.com.au/

Futurists, scientists and designers will share their expertise with Melbourne business owners at the inaugural Innovation Showcase on 16 June 2011.

The event at Hemisphere Conference Centre in Moorabbin will feature a Q & A panel led by the ABC's Virginia Trioli to discuss industry innovation in today's world of limited resources.

The South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct [SEMIP] is presenting the showcase, which aims to assist small to medium organisations in identifying business opportunities, as well as providing access to government representatives and the leaders of major research facilities.

Organisations involved in presentations, panels or breakout sessions include the CSIRO, Monash University, Carbon Planet and World-class local businesses such as Invetech, MiniFAB and Grey Innovation.

Topics relate to open innovation, biotechnology, medical technology and manufacturing. Businesses looking for opportunities in innovation and commercialisation should take advantage of the SEMIP Innovation Showcase.

The next Melbourne Business Awards South East Region breakfast will be held In Infuse Restaurant at Hemisphere Conference Centre & HOTEL on Friday, 20 May at 0630 for a 0700 start. Nick Sherry, Minister for Small Business will be the main guest speaker.